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Navratri – A spoon full of fun and reverence in cup full of contentment
By Bhanumathi Narasimhan Navratri is a colorful festival which brings richness in creativity and appreciation of culture. There is so much encouragement for artisans during these nine days as performances and an exhibition of talents and skills are an int ... -
Kaalaratri
On the seventh day of Navratri, Mother Divine takes the form of Kaalaratri. She is one of the most ferocious and destructive forms of Durga Devi. Navratri falls between October 17th and October 25th in 2020. Kaala means ‘time’ as well as ‘black’, and ratr ... -
Navratri quotes by Gurudev
'Navratri' means 'nine nights.' 'Nava' means 'nine,’ and 'Ratri' means 'night.' Night provides rest and rejuvenation. !1. The source of the universe is as diverse as its manifestation. Navratri is a c ... -
Significance of Navratri yagnas
Ratri (night) is that which gives peace and rest. Just like we rest at night every day, in the same way, twice a year, there is a tradition of taking deep rest by going deep into meditation and rejuvenating our being. And this is usually done during the ... -
Understanding Devi
Devi or the Divine Mother is the energy which has given birth to the entire universe including the celestial stars far away and the subtle mind and its emotions. Called ‘ shakti ’ which means energy, the Divine Mother is also responsible for running this ... -
Chandraghanta
On the third day of Navratri, Mother Divine takes the form of Chandraghanta. On her forehead is a crescent moon that looks like a bell in a temple. Therein lies the etymology of the name Chandraghanta- one who has a moon in the form of a bell. Devotees ... -
The Manifestation of Mahalakshmi and the end of the Mahishasura Army
Devi Mahatmyam describes how Mahishasura gained lordship over the devas after a great battle which lasted for 100 years. The devas headed by Brahma, then went to the abode of Shiva and Vishnu to plead for help. The Devas narrated the story of their defeat ... -
Significance of Dussera
What do the Dussera or Vijaydashami celebrations signify? After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pett ... -
Tamasi Devi – The Devi of Inertia
Once upon a time, when the universe lay dissolved in the single, primordial sea, Lord Vishnu lay asleep on his serpent-bed, upon the interminable coils of 'Anantasesha'. While the Lord was in deep slumber, two Asuras (demons) were born from the ... -
Fasting along with yoga: Experience the synergy
If you’re planning to fast this Navratri – either a beginner or a fasting pro, either way this is a time for your determination and willpower to be tested. The body is intimately connected with the mind and the mind with the emotions. When the body is cle ...
